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< Back Deborah S. Greenhut The Hoarder's Wife Inside the secret world of the hoarder, by debut author Deborah Greenhut Sixty-five-year-old Grace Berg receives a telephone call and is told that her ex-husband, and the father of her two children, Professor Ludwig Berg, has tragically taken his own life. As Grace grieves for the man she once loved, she reads her old journal and reflects on the life she shared with him. The signs were there from the start of their relationship. The clutter. The mess. The lack of empathy. The signs of disorder. Grace recalls how Ludwig took control of their finances and slowly accumulated lots of possessions, throwing their family home into disarray. The couple seek specialist help and Ludwig is diagnosed with adult ADHD, OCD, ODD, perfectionism, procrastination, and depression. But as Ludwig’s hoarding and anger escalates, Grace finally reaches breaking point and makes a heart-breaking decision to reclaim her life, after thirty-five years of marriage. The Hoarder’s Wife by Deborah Greenhut is an engaging and poignant novel, revealing the secret world of the hoarder from the perspective of a hoarder’s wife. Written as a series of journal entries, this is an intimate and personal story about one woman’s experience of living with someone with a severe mental illness, and the devasting impact of hoarding disorder on families and relationships. Greenhut writes about the disorder with sensitivity and compassion, describing Grace’s turmoil as she makes the most difficult decision of her life. This is a deeply moving and emotional story, and it will appeal to readers of women’s fiction and literary fiction. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘An engaging and poignant novel, revealing the secret world of the hoarder from the perspective of a hoarder’s wife. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

< Back Christine Corrigan Mendez Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs Leo loves sport. He is always busy, doing this, doing that, doing everything! But, because Leo is busy doing lots of different activities, he gets tired sometimes. Leo often wakes up during the night and cannot get back to sleep. He thinks about all the things he needs to do and the places he needs to be. He tries new techniques to get back to sleep, but nothing seems to work. One day, Leo falls asleep during class, and another day he falls asleep while playing in a soccer match! Leo’s good friends are members of the Kids Can Club and Leo decides to join. The Kids Can Club take on all kinds of projects to help kids, animals and grown-ups too. Leo shares his story with the Kids Can Club, and they make it their next mission to help Leo get back to sleep. Leo learns a new technique called the ‘Scrunch up-Five Unscrunch’, which he uses to get back his nighttime ZZZ’s. Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs is an illustrated picture book for newly independent readers, by author Christine Corrigan Mendez. This is an engaging and insightful book for young readers about a young boy who struggles to sleep. He tries everything to get back to sleep, but cannot do it on his own. With a little help from his friends at the Kids Can Club, Leo learns new techniques for a restful night’s sleep. The book will help young readers understand why they might struggle to sleep, and provides practical tips to help them get a good night’s sleep. The story emphasises the importance of friendship and teamwork, and will encourage young readers to share their problems or concerns with others. With full guidance on the ‘Scrunch up-Five Unscrunch’ technique, this is a fabulous resource for children and their parents or caregivers. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : An engaging and insightful book, with practical strategies to help young children have a restful night’s sleep. Purchase here

< Back Margot Keene Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line Five years after the death of her brother Nathan in a tragic cave diving accident, Maddie Carter returns to the place where he died, Maverick Key, Florida. Maddie hopes to start a new life, open a veterinary clinic, and reclaim Nathan’s diving legacy. Before his death, Nathan discovered a cave site with evidence of fossilized remains, possibly linked to an ancient, cultured civilization. He died in the cave while searching for evidence, after his equipment failed. Maddie finds a map of the cave site in Nathan’s cottage, and a cryptic note, suggesting there was more to the cave accident than previously believed. She sets out to learn more about his research and uncover the truth about his death. When fortune hunters arrive in Maverick Key in search of treasure, she meets a widowed diver named Scott Rickter. Their friendship slowly develops into love, but Maddie keeps a secret from Scott that could threaten their relationship. Maddie continues her investigation, but there is someone in Maverick Key who is determined to make sure Nathan’s secrets remain dead and buried. Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line is a gripping romance and mystery novel by author Margot Keene. Set on an idyllic island just off the coast of Florida, Keene transports readers to a lush, tropical paradise of untouched natural beauty. But beyond the picture-perfect façade, Maverick Key holds deep, dark secrets. Maddie Carter’s quest to uncover the truth about her brother’s death leads to danger, unexpected love, and heartbreak. With a lush setting, a gripping plot and a compelling cast of characters, Maverick Key is a place readers will want to revisit. Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line is a strong debut that will appeal to fans of romantic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A high-stakes cave diving adventure filled with mystery, suspense, and romance. Purchase here

< Back J.T. Tenera Erift's Journeys: The Dark Messengers Joseph and Eric are back in another magical adventure, by author J.T. Tenera The Dark Messengers is the second instalment in the Erift's Journeys series, by author J.T. Tenera. It has been a year since Joseph Erift and his best friend, Eric Castis, embarked on a magical gaming adventure in the remote Murean Islands. During the trip, they met an eccentric researcher, Professor Benjamin Thessit, and were asked to track down a young man named Ryan Morter, who had stolen the Professor’s research. Life has pretty much returned back to normality in their hometown of Sethen County, and Joseph and Eric are preparing for college, when the friends are suddenly chased by strange, black shadowy creatures. They receive an urgent letter from the Professor, with VIP plane tickets, requesting their immediate return to Murean. Joseph and Eric travel back to the Murean Islands and reunite with the Professor. They discover that the strange shadowy creatures are connected to Ryan Morter, and the events that took place in the Sealed Forest a year ago. As the creatures follow their every move, Joseph and Eric must act quickly to assist the Professor, and avert the biggest catastrophe the world has ever faced, before his research is shut down by the Secretive Information Agency. The Dark Messengers by author J.T. Tenera is an epic, action-packed, sequel to the Secrets of The Sealed Forest. The book picks up a year after the first book in the series ended, and introduces some new characters, as well as the return of the two memorable protagonists, Joseph and Eric, and the eccentric Professor. I enjoyed this book even more than the first book, particularly from a character development perspective. It was great to see the characters, their relationships, and their magic, grow and develop through the series. This is a fun, entertaining and magical novel, that will appeal to middle grade readers and young adults alike. Highly recommended. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An epic, action-packed sequel, with memorable characters, and a captivating, magical world. Purchase here

< Back Dr Nizar M Benazzouz The innovative Animal Nizar M. Benazzouz, PhD examines the hidden pattern within all natural and human innovations. The Innovative Animal explores the concept of innovation in all its facets, from the computer field and business, to the creation of our Matrix, online streaming, and the introduction of AI. Benazzouz discusses the rapid and profound transformations that have taken place over recent times, and how they have disrupted almost every aspect of our lives, from our economy, our society, and our individual identity. He discusses how the smartphone has become an extension of ourselves, enabling us to do almost anything and everything, from ordering a taxi, to streaming movies, and communicating with loved ones. The world we live in today is almost unrecognizable from the world of the 1950s. For many, the rapid pace of change is confusing and overwhelming. Benazzouz developed “The Fundamental Identity of Innovation”, an equation, he argues, capable of describing all human and natural innovations. In the equation, innovation is a result of motivation (of the innovator), creativity (or vision), technology (or implementation), value (or outcome), and need (of the end user). This is a meticulously researched book by Digital Transformation Manager and Innovation Professor, Nizar M. Benazzouz. The book explores both the creative and destructive forces of innovation, integrating knowledge from the East and West, and exploring innovation alongside developments in other fields of science and social science, such as biology, physics, history, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Benazzouz’s primary motivation to write the book stems from a belief that we are approaching the apogee of the current technological revolution. An extraordinary and enlightening exploration of innovation, and its profound impact on our species and society. The book is accessible, yet thought-provoking. It offers readers a fascinating insight into the relationship between innovation and human evolution. Whether you are a tech nerd, a history buff, or just curious about innovation and the future, this book encourages reflection and debate about the intricate relationship between innovation and the world we inhabit. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An extraordinary and enlightening exploration of innovation, and its profound impact on our species and society. Purchase here

< Back S. C. Eston Deficiency Author S. C. Eston depicts a disturbing vision of society that is far too close for comfort. Set in Prominence City, on the planet Garadia, a prominent researcher at Thrium Laboratories, Detel Scherzel, suddenly disappears. Her profile is deleted from the data-sphere, and she is nowhere to be seen. Her brother, Artenz Scherzel, and sister-in-law, Keidi Rysinger, are frantic with worry. Keidi visits Detel’s laboratory but finds no trace of her existence. Meanwhile, it’s an important day for Artenz, as he launches a new project for his company, BlueTech Data. When Artenz nips out for lunch, enforcers enter his workplace and lock the building down. One of Artenz’s colleagues, Marti Zehron, contacts him and tells him not to return to the office, but to run and hide. The enforcers are searching for Detel, and when they learn that Artenz has left the building, they send out a team to capture him. Following Keidi’s unsuccessful visit to Detel’s laboratory, she visits Detel’s home and finds the place ransacked and destroyed. She decides to infiltrate the buildings security system, but her identity is discovered, and she is also pursued by the enforcers. Artenz is captured and taken back to BlueTech Data, where he is tortured by the enforcers. Keidi is hiding in Prominence City and, with nowhere else to turn, she seeks the assistance of an old acquaintance, and reporter for the Authentic Banners, Eltaya Ark. Eltaya and her team agree to help Keidi and they travel to the city to rescue Artenz. Artenz is taken to a place of safety, where he learns about Detel’s secret research and her mysterious disappearance. Keidi is lost somewhere in the depths of the underground, with the enforcers in hot pursuit. As Keidi tries to find her way to Artenz, Artenz plans to reveal the truth about his sisters’ research, and bring the aggressors to justice. Deficiency by author S.C. Eston, is a cleverly crafted science-fiction, dystopian novel, set on the planet Garadia, in the far distant future. Eston depicts a vision of society that is both disturbing and believable. On the surface, Prominence City is immaculate, and its citizens are healthy and law abiding, but the city harbours a dark and dirty secret. The citizens are merely pawns in a corporate game of greed, corruption, and control. It’s a vision of society that is far too close for comfort. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: Overall, a cleverly crafted, sharp, and chilling novel, with an intriguing and believable plot. Purchase here

< Back Nikita Kapoor Pack of the Lost- The Uninviting Forest Two young wolves must face their fears and enter a dangerous forest, by author Nikita Kapoor A pack of majestic wolves live peacefully in a cave on the edge of the forest on a crooked mountain. But when the roof collapses and the cave crumbles, two young wolves, Daffodil and Jasper, become separated from the pack. Jasper tries to persuade Daffodil to search for the pack in the forbidden, uninviting forest. The forest has hidden dangers and Daffodil is scared, but she won’t allow Jasper to journey alone. She reluctantly agrees, and together they venture into the depths of the forest. Jasper and Daffodil are chased by hungry tigers, and become separated. Jasper desperately searches for Daffodil, and whilst trying to avoid danger, he meets two dogs, Cosmo and Nova. Meanwhile, Daffodil is lost, scared and alone, deep in the forest. She meets a white wolf named Iris and finds a magical amulet, with a connection to her ancestors and the wolf god, Felix. The ghost of Felix helps the pair out of danger and the friends are reunited, but Daffodil is troubled by inner turmoil, and Jasper is haunted by a disturbing dream. Will the pair ever find their way out of the uninviting forest? And can they rebuild their pack? The Uninviting Forest, by ten-year old author Nikita Kapoor, is an imaginative, magical, fantasy fiction novel for middle grade readers. This is the first book in the Pack of the Lost series, and is packed full of action and adventure. The two main characters show strength, determination and leadership skills, as they face their fears and overcome many challenges in the forest. With excellent writing for someone so young, superb world-building, and captivating characters, Nikita Kapoor is a talent to watch out for. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An imaginative, magical, fantasy fiction novel, packed full of action and adventure. Purchase here

< Back Alan A. A. Winter Savior's Day (2025 Edition) Book blurb... Alan A. Winter's "Savior's Day" weaves two true stories into a high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat, apocalyptic thriller. The story begins as an elderly Jewish man is killed on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral. With his last breath he hands Archbishop Ford, a black man, a sliver of ancient parchment for safekeeping. Ford is amazed that NYPD detective LeShana Thompkins, also black, can translate the Hebrew writing on a scrap from the 1000-year-old Bible known as the Codex of Aleppo. LeShana explains how she knows Hebrew by telling truths about Ford's lineage kept from him by his adoptive parents. Ford's life is tossed into a cauldron of intrigue when he is summoned to the Vatican; a new Pope must be chosen. As dueling stories of Ford and the treasured Codex merge, Ford, plus other world leaders, travel to the Temple Mount to receive the long-lost missing Bible pages when two assassins squeeze their triggers at the same moment, jeopardizing chances to ease Mideast tensions. Purchase here

< Back Jessica Hamilton For Girls Who Become Women Book blurb... Jessica Alyse's For Girls who Become Women is her transparent heart on page; both bleeding and mending publicly to show women that it is possible to love others, and themselves again - after heartache. This work can be best described as a poetic journey through womanhood, the pain of love lost but most importantly the ability to recover and rediscover oneself after the dust settles. It unites readers and people through universal experiences - our loves, our disappointments, our growths and most importantly, our beautiful attempts at survival. Purchase here

< Back Reesa Shayne I Breathe For Me Inhale. Exhale. Breathe. A little girl learns how to use her breath to navigate through life. Her breath is a gift. Her breath is a friend. Her breath is a tool she uses to get through tough situations. Inhale. Exhale. Breathe. When she is sitting a test or having a tough lesson at school; when she is nervous or scared; or when she faces a difficult challenge, like climbing a rocky hill. She uses her inner strength and breath to get her through, even when she knows she might fail. She uses her breath to relax, calm herself and remind herself she is doing okay and that everything will be fine. I Breathe for Me is an inspiring and empowering picture book by Reesa Shayne, beautifully illustrated by Uttara Garg. The book will help children understand the importance and positive benefits of breath work and meditation, in a simple, engaging, accessible and age-appropriate way. It is a great resource for parents, carers and educators to help build confidence, self-esteem and resilience amongst younger children. It will help children understand and recognise their own feelings and emotions, and will encourage them to practice breathing techniques and self-care. With further resources, breathing exercises and positive affirmations at the end of this book, the book will help young children to find their own breath and inner strength. The illustrations are simply delightful. The little girl is a sweet, charming and relatable character, and her journey will inspire younger readers. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : An inspiring and empowering picture book to help children understand the importance and positive benefits of breath work meditation. Purchase here

< Back Katie Laprade Magical Things Magical Things by Katie Laprade is an illustrated picture book which aims to build self-confidence, positivity, and a sense of self-worth in young readers. The book combines affirmations with poetic imagery to inspire children to embrace their unique qualities and strengths. The affirmations are written in rhyme, making them easy for children to read and remember. Each affirmation highlights a positive trait, such as bravery, kindness, intelligence, and creativity, while using relatable and vivid metaphors like "I am brave, like a lion in the night" and "I am creative, like a working honeybee." The book's tone is uplifting and nurturing, fostering a sense of safety and belonging. The book's structure is simple yet effective, with each affirmation standing alone as a powerful statement. This format allows readers to focus on one positive message at a time, making it ideal for young children who may benefit from repetition and reinforcement. The affirmations culminate in a broader message of readiness and magic, encouraging children to embrace life's challenges with confidence and creativity. Overall, this book is a meaningful resource for children, promoting self-love, resilience, and positivity. Its affirmations are simple yet impactful, making it a delightful read for young audiences and a helpful tool for fostering emotional growth. Star rating: 4 Stars Summary : A heartfelt and empowering work that uses affirmations to instil positivity and self-confidence in young children. Purchase here

< Back Robyn M. Bolton Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results is a guidebook by business leader and innovation expert, Robyn M. Bolton. Bolton builds on her experience of advising global brands to help business leaders develop new approaches and strategies to drive innovation. In the United States, 90 percent of corporate innovation incubators and labs are shut down within the first three years. Bolton sets out to prove what it takes to succeed and be among the 10 percent of corporate innovators who survive the first three years. Bolton argues that most companies don’t lack bold ideas, they lack the systems and leadership qualities to turn those ideas into results. Drawing on her extensive experience of advising global companies, Bolton offers a new framework for a holistic approach to innovation, named the ABCs of Innovation (Architecture, Behaviour, Culture). The ABCs of Innovation is a clear and simple three-year road map that any business leader can follow to foster a culture of creativity within their organization and drive impactful change. Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results, is an insightful, engaging and candid guidebook. Bolton’s tone is refreshingly honest, and the book is packed full of practical tools for readers to take away. With real life stories and examples from global companies, this is an excellent resource for anyone serious about driving innovation within their organization. Bolton doesn’t pretend that innovation is easy, but that it is possible with the right approach. If you have ever attempted to launch something new in a large company and hit a wall, this guidebook is for you. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A refreshing and practical resource for both new and seasoned innovation leaders and corporate executives. Purchase here